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Show Page 13 - October Basin LIFE 1. 2002 Uintah Basin Standard ' .tv - . r-- - J -- wfr , f TEENS DISCOVER REASON FOR LEARNING AT-RIS-K Outdoor learning complex lets Uintah River students enjoy unique educational setting By Angela Eddington Jay Grove, a Utc Tribal leader who recently pawed away, had the dream of a learning opportunity in nature where tribal youth could go and receive hands-otraining and apply what tlwgr were learning in the classroom to everyday life, Thia year that dream haa become a reality. Laat November, Uintah River High atudenta (under the supervi-aio- n of teacher Eric Pye) renovated the building! of the Uintah Canyon Youth Campand converted them into a learning and training center for tribal youth. The sound ofa nulling river, tree swaying in the breeze overhead and animals walking clone by all create the natural setting fur the Jay Grove Education Complex, a place where Uintah River High students can go to learn. Students attending Uintah River High are generally those who have been seen as failures in the traditional school system because they were not attaining adequate grades, but this program takes a new approach to learning and gives them a The key is to reconnect kids with their culture, which is why it works so well for Native American kids. n L chance to show that juat because they learn best in a different way, they can still succeed, believe Mike Montoya. Ute Tribe Fisheries Biologist. Montoya, a key person in setting up the program, haa noticed that in their natural, comfortable environment, the students have been much more social and open than in other situations. Each school quarter, about one-four- th of the students attending Uintah River High have the opportunity to meet each weekday morning and ride in a van to their classroom in Uintah Canyon where they spend the rest of the school day. "The whole idea is to get kids in a mure natural setting and create an environment where Native Ameri can kids can feel comfortable.. .The key is to reconnect kids with their culture, which is why it works so well fur Native American kids, explained Pye. currently the sole teacher at the education complex. Pye was teaching a trades class at Uintah River High when he got together with Montoya to begin the program in Uintah Canyon. Before teaching at Uintah River High, Pye taught for 11 years at Uintah High and is also an experienced carpenter by trade. Pye is assisted in the classroom by Anita Hon winewa, who is working to continue her education in natural resource management. In addition to classroom studies, students attending the education complex apply what they are learning to natural resource management as well as several different trades. They practice woodworking, monitor daily an outdmir pond to learn fisheries management, participate in a wild horse round-up- , and will even catch and monitor wiki turkeys. They also work with the adjacent Ute Tribe Fish Hatchery that provides a unique hands-o- n opportunity to develop st u- - xf- IJON'T DROP IT Uintah Kim High students, assisted by IS I ishaml the Jay tiros cs l.ducation Complex campus ax part of then curriculum dents interest in fisheries biology. "Our ultimate goal is to get these kids to understand the importance of an education, said Pye. To reach that goal, he is working hard to teach his students how to apply what they learn in the classroom and to see its relevance. Parents and teachers are not the only ones excited about this new program. The students are equally enthused. Although the average daily attendance of Uintah River High in Fort Duchesne is about 50 percent, it is 85 percent at the education complex, according to Montoya. "In that respect alone, this program is a success," he said. Students agree that it is more relaxing and they are able to concentrate better in such a natural setting. Some say its nice to go there and forget their everyday problems. All agree that they are horning better with hands-oexperiences, its better than regular school, tliey S- ildlile Service, slock lish W Also involved an- - the tribal elders who are glad to see the youth canip many of them attended neuilv 50 years ago put to good use. They lield design the reconstructed buildings and also requested screen potehi-- s attached to the building where they could sit and eiyoy nature. Several agencies, especially the Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center, have been eager to help get the program started and have graciously donated desks, chairs, tables and other equipment fur which the program is extremely grateful, expressed Monbiya. Although the program is still in its beginning stages, big plans have been made for its future. A resource center and science lab will hoM-fullbe constructed by the end of the current Nclusd year, said Montoya. The resource center will feature an instructional audiovisual interface with Utah State University as well as a computer lab also donatd in a pond neat by I 'SI.' ami a significant library col- lection with an emphasis in natural resource management, rural development, and Native American Studies. Tla- - scieliee lab will uccumiiKslalr all high school level biology inslruc-tion- . However, it will emphasize water quality analy sis, fish disease test ing and fish biology. Montoya explained. Tin- - program is exs-cteto ex iand us the budget allows and only students at Uintah River High who an- - interested in uutuial will la- - allowed to attend class at the education complex. A long term goal ol the program is to tram and develop a professional, exMrii-nisworkforce for the tribe. Eventually, the education complex will hecunvi-rti-into a tribal college that will produce a professional, i d lesoiim-maiiugeme- d d ex-M- lenced wot kfon-i- - for tla trils- - that schsilis jn a variety of has la-e- trudex. WATER BUFFALO JOIN YAKS AT RANCH M- New breed of buffalo comes to the West ... west Uintah County By Susan Collier GROUP PI 10TO- - Uintah River High students, their teacher Trie Pye and teaching assistant Anita I lonincwsfbuth pictured middle fr unt ), and workers from US Fish and Wildlife Service gather for a piano after stocking a youth camp fish pond. Safaris in Roosevelt? Well almost. Visitors to the Paul and Calva un- - often LeBuron ranch in Take a deep breath Shine Your Dancing Shoes expel negative energy Police Academy to Begin The fourth session of UBATCs Post Certified Police Academy begins in and Saturday mornJanuary. Classes are held evenings, Tuesday-Fridaings. An entrance exam, background check and drug test are required before an application is made available. Application deadline is Dec. 3. Call fur more information. or y 722-45- 789-486- 6 Line Dancing Lessons American Legion Auxiliary Post 22 will boat line dancing lessons on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 265 N. 100 W., Duchesne. Cost is $5 per person or $7 a couple. American Legion Bingo American Post 22 will hold a 5 from 0 Legion Auxiliary Bingo fundraiser on Oct. p.m. at the Legion Hall, 265 N. 100 W., Duchesne. Attention Football Fans! Dont miss the Union High Tailgute party before the football game thia Friday, Oct. 4 from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Come on down by the concession stand on the south end ofthe football field for some great food! 115family 13.50peraon. Expecting a New Baby? series of childbirth Uintah Basin Medical Center will offer a education courses, taught by Louise Iorg, beginning Oct. 8 and running thru Nov. 19. You may call the UBMC for more information or to register at 722-611- Giant Rummage Sale St, Helen's Catholic Church is having their annual Giant Rummage Sale, Oct. Its a new schedule this year. Early Bird sale is Friday night from 8 p.m,, regular sale Saturday from 9 a.m.- - 3 p.m, Hot dogs and chips will be served. Feed and clothe your family for a buck each! Proceeds will benefit local Christmas charities. Donations will be accepted at St. Helen's parish hall Uta week of Sept. 30 Oil. 4 from p.m. 4-- 6. 6-- 6-- 8 Power Wheelchairs Available The Three Wishes program makes available to senior citizens (65) and the permanently disabled power (electric) wheelchairs at no coat to the for more information recipient, if they qualify. Please call dr to sea if you qualify. Legionnaires Meet American Legion Post 64 will hold their regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. Open your mouth with;, take a deep breath filling your lower diaphragm with air, exhale, and repeat without hesitation for an hour. But don't try this at home warns facilitator Julie Harding. Julie is the owner of The Circular Breath Connection in the Basin. According to Julie and other breathing advocates, the process of diep circular brealhingcan lead to a mure peaceful life, something even this reporter values. So I allowed up for class with the requisite pillow and two blanket. 1 was greeted by Julie, Truth Duncan, Debra Lindsqy, and Sue Denver who were lounging on a pile of colorful pillows in a dimly lit room at Ute CruHsroads Senior and Community Center. A defuser filled the room with a strange smell and soft music played in the background. I was a little intimidated because tiny had all breathed before, but 1 soon found out that they approached breathing with mixed feeling. On the one hand, they looked forward to the catharsis and learning lhy exie-rienc- e during a breathing session. On the other hand, they were filled with some trepidation for they might have to face difficult emotions emanating from their past. Before the session started Cheri Workman stopped in for a few minutes and briefly related an incident she had during a previous "breath'' the nickname for a breathing session. "It all came out when she (Julie) touched me. It had nothing to do with what she was saying, Kheriy confided. Everyone in the mom nodded knowingly and we were ready to begin. When the session started we sat in a circle in low chairs and told the others "what we did in the world and "what we wanted to get out of the session. 1 had to admit that I was a puttorer, and thst 1 just wanted to be able to breath correctly without puttering for one hour. Then Julie defined the process and warned us of the possiblo side effects. "It is a iirocess of deep circular breathing designed to help with stress management," she explained. It Is a powerful way to emo fulo. one month after they The water huilaln an- the latest and addition to the interest mg ln-r- d "CIRCULAR BREATHING" By Susan Collier To everyone's surprise a calf was born just p - Basin Briefs There will be a community dance at the Crossroads Community Center on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 0 p.m. Live music will be provided by Kay's Band. adtreated to a venture a ride through a typical eastern Utah farm pasture for arlose-uview of exotic yak and water buf & tions tlrnt are no longer needed. It lets us access those emotions that we stuff and suppress and t lien lets them go. If we don't let them go it will come out in disease. According to Julie, the exui-- l breathing process originated in India by a guru named Buha (. Julie has been an official facilitator for almost a year now. Group session run $20 per participant, is- - $65 for an individual session. "I want to give this to everyone so everyone can come to a place of their hearts and we can create a peaceful world. What I want to do is the world one jsrson at a time, she dodared. Julie explained that since partici-pant- s breath with an open mouth during the breath they will often experience a real dry throat. Site promised if we concentrated on In-I- p SEE BREATHING on page 22 . V TURN; NI;W ADDI'IIONS additions In llteir yak herd, a pair co-o- e ls-e- n bn-eder- d ls-e- n d -- e V. got the bull and cow. , according to Paul andUulvu'sduiigli-te- r Susan Seurle their presence is all their friend Jim Walker' doing I les the ring leaih-r,- " admitted Susan. Wejust do it for the fun of it. 1 le finds them and calls." Susan explained that a friend of Jim's in Vernal was going to have Ins two water buffalo butchered if he couldnt find a home for them. The liltle ranching p which inclinles the Walker, and Susan and her husband Itrent, agrei-- to take on the mir.. That was thn-- months ago, ami surprise a calf was horn just one month after thiy got the hull and cow. We got up one morning and then was a liuby. lie is his own little unique man, related Susan. Thu nieiiilN-r- s of the co-owere water buffalo have h mg considered ir They an slow to mature and slow to bn-eafter calving. assis-i-HieWater buffulo have with man since pn historic limes. Most an- - docile and are frequently tended and ridden liy small children Susan aaiil the link- - family of water buffalo are very friendly. They are tla; classic work annual of Asia and an integral part of that continents traditional village farming structure. As fiu-- l liecoim-- s scan-uiid expensive in the Far East, Middle East, anil Near East water buffalo being used mure frequently as draft mu uiiiN, taking the place of trucks. Altliiaii;h it is protiahly the most adaptable ami versatile of all work nun ml it also used for milk and cheese pHsiuctloll It adliiozan-llidition, it isagissl source of low cholesterol meat Some producer sell the horns for decorative horn product and sell the hide for leuther gissls. Before the mid 1970' the only Wiilei hiiiliilo in North America were Now then- a few annuals in small herds around the United States totaling iilsml 3,500 Almul 95 of the animals an- - ciiiircnliati-- in Asm. We like to collie to a stop to look at them they an- - i i. In-a- M-- e can't figure out , what they "confided Susan who explaiin-i- l llinl hi this arl ol tin- - world the creatures rat the same ftssl a cows. liNikx forward to inon-iii-The anil interesting additions to their m the future. Paul Hys Iimi will proliahly tiling them a or a buffalo next. iin "It may take a little time to find tin ill, hut In- - will, la- - said confident I v an-- co-o- p i" ' l' . 'fv A co - op in l.ukunl just added two, which turned into three, interesting new of water hulTaln and their new bom calf. |